Breaking News 160 staff to be let go from Tara Mines under proposed rescue package Co Meath facility will reopen after nine months of closure and a turbulent bout of talks between Boliden and unions
Companies ‘Poor taste’: Siptu hits out at Boliden’s ‘unhelpful’ comments over Tara Mines closureThe chief executive of Boliden said the mine would be closed permanently if it does not return to profitability
Companies Ian Guider: A permanent closure of Tara Mines would be far more devastating to the economy Spurning the chance to get production back in a few months and saving 400 jobs is the best deal they are likely to get
Companies Coveney says energy subsidies insufficient to address €100m loss at Tara MinesMine owner Boliden confirms site will be placed into care and maintenance due to high energy costs and declining price of zinc
Politics Simon Coveney vows state will assist 650 workers impacted by Tara Mines closureSwedish parent company of the mine last night announced that it will temporarily suspend operations within the next four weeks
Jobs Tara Mines temporarily lays off 650 staff, says business is cashflow negativeParent company Boliden cited operational challenges, a decline in the price of zinc and high energy prices for the move